Apis Partners in connection with the formation of Apis Growth Fund II, an investment fund targeting USD$500 million in commitments for investments financial services companies in growth markets of Africa and Southeast Asia.

Capital Dynamics in connection with the formation of Capital Dynamics Clean Energy and Infrastructure V and Capital Dynamics Clean Energy and Infrastructure VI, an investment platform with aggregate commitments in excess of USD$1 billion formed to facilitate the acquisition of a portfolio of clean energy projects in North America, the United Kingdom and Europe.

MPC Capital on the establishment of MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund LLC, a targeting commitments of USD$200 million for investments in a diversified portfolio of clean energy projects in the Caribbean.

The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia in connection with its USD$45 billion investment in the Softbank Vision Fund and its limited partner investments in other private equity and venture capital funds.

Rantum Capital in relation to the formation of Rantum Capital Private Debt Fund II, a fund formed to build a diversified portfolio of loans and other investments in companies operating in various industries in the German Mittelstand.

Sole Shipping in connection with the successful fundraising of Sole Shipping Special Opportunities Fund II, an investment platform formed to invest in a purchase and leaseback strategy in the shipping industry.

Stirling Square Capital Partners in relation to the establishment of Stirling Square Capital Third Fund (EUR€550 million in commitments) and Stirling Square Capital Fourth Fund (targeting up to EUR€1 billion in commitments).

Verod Capital Partners in connection with the formation of Verod Capital Growth Fund II and Verod Capital Growth Fund III, investment funds formed to invest in operating companies in Nigeria and certain other countries in West Africa.

Professional bodies

New York State Bar Association

Awards and citations

The "super-responsive" Gerard Saviola "looks out for our interests vigorously," says one client, adding: "He is pragmatic and tactical in the way he runs negotiations - he is more than just a lawyer."Chambers UK 2014
Band 3 - Investment Funds: Private Equity